Kano police arrest man over alleged 40 million naira job scam

Kano police have arrested a man accused of collecting more than 40 million naira from job seekers by promising them government appointments.

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Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly presented himself as a special assistant in the State Universal Basic Education Board, Kano, and used the false identity to gain the confidence of prospective job seekers.

The Zone One Police Headquarters said Ali Mohammed, also known as Faragai, was arrested by officers from the Zonal Criminal Investigation Department after complaints from members of the public. Police allege that Mohammed presented himself as a special assistant to the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board, using the claimed position to gain the trust of prospective applicants.

More than 10 alleged victims have come forward during the investigation, while preliminary findings indicate that the suspect collected over 40 million naira. Police said Mohammed confessed to defrauding more than 20 people and admitted producing fake appointment letters for some of them.

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In the course of investigation, over ten victims have so far come forward. It was further discovered that the suspect collected over forty million naira from his victims.

Investigators recovered some of the allegedly forged letters as exhibits. Mohammed remains in police custody and will be charged in court after the investigation is completed. Police cautioned residents against paying anyone in exchange for government employment or appointments, urging job seekers to verify offers through official channels before handing over money or personal documents.

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The suspect has also confessed to defrauding more than twenty persons and admitted to producing and presenting fake appointment letters to some of them as evidence of purported appointments.